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Wiesenttal

Wiesenttal, located in the district of Forchheim, is a special kind of destination. The picturesque valley stretches along the river Wiesent and offers a variety of tourist attractions and activities.

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Attractions in Wiesenttal


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Long Distance Cycling · Fichtelgebirge
Romantic round trip around Bayreuth
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 184.2 km
Duration 14:00 h
Ascent 1,842 m
Descent 1,842 m

The romantic circular tour leads 184 kilometres through the rivers of Franconian Switzerland, over the Pegnitz and the Red Main to the Fichtel ...

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from Carolin Dietlmeier,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 275 m
Descent 266 m

The old castle ruin Neideck — the landmark of the Franconian Switzerland — is the focus of this route. The most beautiful views of the distinctive ...

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from Robert Stein,   Outdoor im Gebürg
Hiking Trail · Franconian Switzerland
To the Esperhöhle
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 247 m
Descent 247 m

Beautiful hike with many shady sections, interesting sights, and good places to stop for food and drink

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from Alisa Wiggers,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 329 m
Descent 304 m

The Muggendorf west loop on the Franz-Josef-Kaiser path starts below Neideck in the hamlet "Kingdom" Haag. Past the imposing castle ruins, it ...

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from Robert Stein,   Outdoor im Gebürg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 206 m
Descent 205 m

The Muggendorf Green Cross loop describes a wide arc starting at the Muggendorf Wiesent promenade, passing through the mountain village of ...

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from Robert Stein,   Outdoor im Gebürg
recommended route Difficulty S0 easy
Distance 19.8 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 301 m
Descent 266 m

Pretty easy MTB route with one half in the valley along the Wiesent and the other over the mountain, which must be climbed with some effort once.

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from Robert Stein,   Outdoor im Gebürg
Long Distance Hiking · Thuringian Forest
Frankenweg – from Rennsteig to the Swabian Alb
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 519.5 km
Duration 143:35 h
Ascent 10,662 m
Descent 10,611 m

Over nearly 500 km, the Frankenweg takes us from northern Franconia on 21 exciting stages to the Altmühltal Nature Park.

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.2 km
Duration 3:49 h
Ascent 412 m
Descent 442 m

The Romantic 3-Valley Route follows the paths of summer vacationers from over a hundred years ago in the Franconian Switzerland. Muggendorf, the ...

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from Robert Stein,   Outdoor im Gebürg
Hiking Trail · Franconian Switzerland
From Gößweinstein to the Esperhöhle Cave
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 266 m
Descent 266 m

Victor von Scheffel, a 19th century writer, was already enthusiastic about the beauty of Gößweinstein. During our hike we meet the famous poet ...

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ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8 km
Duration 2:18 h
Ascent 191 m
Descent 177 m

A few meters above the Wiesent valley, another world welcomes us - primeval forest with thick beeches, deciduous and some conifers, deadwood and ...

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from Robert Stein,   Outdoor im Gebürg
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The geographical location of Wiesenttal is simply breathtaking: surrounded by green hills and densely wooded areas, it is a paradise for nature lovers. The region is characterised by its numerous caves, including the well-known Binghöhle cave as well as the Teufelshöhle cave - both of which are well worth a visit.

Another highlight in Wiesenttal is Greifenstein Castle. This historic building dates back to the 12th century and was built on a rock - here you can experience first-hand what it was like to live in the Middle Ages!

Cultural highlights are also plentiful in this region: from traditional festivals to modern art exhibitions, visitors are offered everything. A must for any culture lover is the Richard Wagner Museum in Bayreuth - just a short drive away from Wiesental.

For culinary connoisseurs, this area also has much to offer: Try typical Franconian beer or enjoy regional specialities such as bratwurst or sauerkraut.

When it comes to outdoor activities, you can really get active here! Hiking, cycling or canoeing - it's all part of what's on offer in this beautiful valley! Summer is especially good for exploring nature, while in winter the snow-covered hills invite you to go skiing.

And what to do in bad weather? Don't worry - there's a solution for that too. Visit the Atlantis leisure pool in Herzogenaurach or take a trip to nearby Nuremberg and visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

Where is the most beautiful place in Wiesenttal? That's hard to say, as every corner of the region has its own charm. However, a drive along the Wiesent River offers unforgettable views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Wiesenttal is definitely worth a trip! Whether for nature lovers, culture fans or active holidaymakers - this Travel Guide destination has something in store for everyone.

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  • 6 d
    Fabian Giersdorf
    Schöne Tour, gut ausgeschildert (allein den Abstieg zur Riesenburg hab ich erstmal versemmelt), vielen Dank :)
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    Written October 01, 2026
  • August 23, 2026
    Walter Depprich 
    August 21, 2026
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Wanderwege und spannende Events für Groß & Klein, aber man benötigt natürlich mehr als 2 h und 6 min. Hervorragende Wegbeschreibung mit viel Insiderwissen.
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    Variety of paths
    Written August 23, 2026
  • April 19, 2026
    OlF
    April 19, 2026
    Sehr schöne Route zu den div. Höhlen und Burgruinen. Sehenswert. Den Start- und Endpunkt mussten wir aber anpassen.
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    Scenic Variety of paths
    Written April 19, 2026
  • April 04, 2026
    Tobias D. 
    April 04, 2026
    Es war insgesamt eine schöne und abwechslungsreiche Runde. Am besten hat uns der Abschnitt am Anfang bis nach der Grotte gefallen. Dann geht es erstmal auf Feld- und Waldwegen weiter bis kurz vor den Zuckerhut. Der Abstieg zurück zum Parkplatz erfolgt z.T. auf einem kaum mehr genutzten Pfad, welcher am Anfang etwas zugewachsen war und z.T. durch Windwurf blockiert.
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    Written April 04, 2026
  • September 18, 2025
    Ulf Leineke 
    September 18, 2025
    Top Tour! Besonders dennSchwingbogen nicht verpassen, ein beeindruckender Anblick!
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    Photo: Ulf Leineke, Community
    Written September 18, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Ruins and Caves 2020
  • September 17, 2025
    Ulf Leineke 
    Sehr schön, besonders der Druidenhain will ausgiebig durchstreift werden. Und danach der Wald ist auch wunderschön. Tour ist technisch leicht und konditionell Mittel.
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    Photo: Ulf Leineke, Community
    Photo: Ulf Leineke, Community
    Written September 17, 2025
  • September 16, 2025
    Ulf Leineke 
    Top Wanderung, mit das Schönste was ich im Mittelgebirge gemacht habe
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    Written September 16, 2025
  • September 03, 2025
    Harald Busch
    Sehr schöne Runde mit sinnvoll gestalteter Routenführung, die nicht immer nur die breiten Pfade nimmt.
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    Written September 03, 2025
    Mountain Bike
    4-Valleys-Route
  • August 31, 2025
    horst brotlos 
    Schöne, anpruchsvolle Laufschleife zur Riesenburg und zurück. Kurz aber knackig.
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    Written August 31, 2025
  • July 26, 2025
    Jo Steck
    July 18, 2025
    Tolle Tour mit schönen Wegen, bergauf oft Teer (angenehm) sonst viel Naturwege. Der Tipp "Direktlink siehe Detailbeschreibung > Info" funktioniert bei mir nicht. Aber wenn man die Tour in Komoot einließt, hilft die Option "Route auf bekannte Wege führen" (oder so ähnlich) ungemein, weil der Originaltrack oft daneben liegt. Danke fürs Einstellen. Bei mir waren es eher 850 Höhenmeter auf dem Navi.
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    Written July 26, 2025
    Mountain Bike
    Wiesenttal route
  • July 26, 2025
    Jo Steck
    July 15, 2025
    Schöne Tour, vielen Dank fürs Einstellen. Wir haben die Fahrräder nicht zur Riesenburg hochgeschoben, sondern sind auf der Straße außen herum gefahren. Zwischen Adlerstein und Quackenschloss haben wir geschoben, kann man kaum fahren. Ist aber kein Problem. Viele, tolle, sehr schmale Wege, tolle Einkehrmöglichkeiten (je nach Öffnungszeit).
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    Written July 26, 2025
  • July 26, 2025
    Jo Steck
    July 19, 2025
    Tolle, abwechslungsreiche Tour, häufig auf schönen, schmalen Wegen. Das ist aber S1, nicht S2. Hatte ca. 50KM und 1000HM auf dem Navi. Klare Empfehlung, danke fürs Einstellen.
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    Written July 26, 2025

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